Sustainable Development and Universities: Theory and Practice
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Date
2015
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ДВНЗ «Київський національний економічний університет імені Вадима Гетьмана»
Abstract
This article is dedicated to the analysis of the interconnection between higher education and sustainable development. Key
roles performed by higher education institutions regarding sustainability issues are highlighted. Modern trends in
education for sustainable development are singled out, and key features of different countries’ approaches to the issue (and Ukraine in particular) are studied. New types of learning which emerge within education for sustainable development,
together with key elements of sustainability competence, are outlined. Essential university functions and capabilities for inoculation and adoption of the principles of sustainable development in wider society are summed up.
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education for sustainable development, sustainable development, university, sustainability competence
Citation
Ilnytskyy Denys. Sustainable Development and Universities: Theory and Practice / D. Ilnytskyy, M. Sandul // «Університетська освіта» / Інститут вищої освіти ДВНЗ «Київський нац. екон. ун-т ім. Вадима Гетьмана» ; [гол. ред. Л.Л. Антонюк]. - 2015. - № 3. – С. 55– 65.